Commercial Tire Technician

Overview

Employee will be required to repair and replace tires on commercial vehicles at the Colony location, customer locations and on service calls on the side of a highway, as well as other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Must have a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Follow established procedures to inspect tires and wheels before and after service.
• Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels from/to vehicles, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount any type of tire on drop center, semi-drop center and multi-piece rims.
• Match mating of dual assemblies.
• Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size, ply, and load requirement.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely.

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Time Management — Managing one’s own time.
• Extent Flexibility — Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength — Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools — Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools, including power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, jack stands and hoists, and common hand tools.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole-body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Identifying the cause of errors, defects, or problems through inspection.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution.

• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Cooperation
• Independence
• Integrity
• Stress Tolerance

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, so exposure to heat and cold is to be expected. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts in awkward positions.

The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but safe practices help prevent serious accidents.

Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Colony Tire Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Colony Tire Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colony Tire’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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